Roberts and Felder each had 10 points at halftime while the remaining Miami starters went scoreless in the first half. The RedHawks shot 50 percent from the floor in the frame and led 31-25 at the break.

Buffalo came out flat after intermission and fell behind 54-33 midway through the second half, but it mounted a furious comeback, scoring 19 points consecutive points while holding Miami without a field goal in the final 10:20 of the game. The Bulls took their first lead of the second half on a pair of McCrea free throws with 1:01 remaining, but the RedHawks salvaged the win on Roberts' late trip to the line.

Buffalo had a miserable night from behind the arc, making just 2-of-19 3-point attempts. It fell to 9-22 all-time against the RedHawks.